Telecoms and Digital Business
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Niger-Algeria Fibre Route Goes Live at 100 Gb/s
The 100 Gb/s route gives Niger a new international data path. Launch reports disclose no live-traffic figures, wholesale terms or household bill changes. They also offer no evidence of faster household speeds.
Libya and US Sign Digital Cooperation Framework
Signed in Washington on 5 October 2026, the framework names potential work on digital infrastructure and cybersecurity. Funding and implementation remain undecided.
Libya's Carrier Billing Market Seeks to Stop Fraud Early
Ebtekar and Evina say their controls block more than 99.94% of monitored fraud attempts in Libya. The companies' figures have not been independently verified, while the country's wider push to expand electronic payments has put consumer protection and payment security in focus.
Orange Tunisia and Focus Team Up on Local Cloud Services
Orange Tunisia and Focus plan to offer Tunisian businesses cloud and infrastructure services hosted in the country. The companies have not disclosed pricing, capacity or a launch timetable.
Djezzy gets green light from central bank to launch digital payments in Algeria
Djezzy has secured initial approval from the Bank of Algeria to set up Djezzy Payment Services. This marks a big move for telecom-driven digital payments and signals rising competition in Algeria's changing financial sector.
Marlink brings new digital safety tech to Morocco Desert Challenge
Marlink has rolled out new satellite-based communication and tracking systems for the 2026 Morocco Desert Challenge, aiming to keep competitors safer and help organisers manage the race across the desert's toughest stretches.
Orange Egypt to deliver digital infrastructure for Marakez developments
Orange Egypt has signed a deal with Marakez to build and run digital infrastructure at four major developments. The move aims to boost connectivity for people and businesses in key Egyptian cities and commercial centers.
Egypt commits $12 billion to AI and cloud overhaul, sets strict child online safety rules
Egypt has announced a $12 billion technology investment plan focused on AI, large-scale data centers, and digital infrastructure, aiming to become a regional tech hub while introducing new child online safety regulations and boosting digital exports.
Algeria launches tender to connect 3000 remote areas to mobile networks
Algeria's telecom regulator has opened a national tender to extend mobile wireless coverage to 3000 underserved areas, aiming to close the digital gap and enable internet access for isolated communities long left behind by infrastructure investment.
Oran Surges Past Algiers in Global Mobile Internet Speed Rankings
Oran has leapfrogged into the global Top 50 for mobile internet speeds, joining Algiers and placing Algeria alongside digital leaders like South Korea and the US. The country's telecom infrastructure is undergoing a rapid transformation with record-breaking gains.
Algeria Telecom Launches Remote Landline Transfer for Moving Households
Algeria Telecom has introduced an online service allowing subscribers to transfer their fixed telephone line to a new address without visiting a branch. The move aims to cut bureaucracy and streamline connectivity for households changing residence.
Algerian Telecom Operators Provide Free Services After Wildfires
Algeria's leading telecom operators, including Ooredoo, Mobilis, Djezzy and Algérie Télécom, are offering free internet, calls and SMS for one week to support residents affected by recent wildfires across several wilayas, aiming to maintain vital communications.